Vaganova training in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina
The Capital's Ballet School
- 610 Harden St. Columbia, SC 29205
First Look
610 Harden St.
Here’s an inside look at our new home in the heart of Five Points in Columbia, SC.
Year-Round Program
Classes Offered
Classical training for dancers ages three through adult in the Vaganova method, the method of the Mariinsky Theatre. Tap any class to see times and tuition. A 6 year old can be in Pre-Ballet or Young Dancers. The teacher places each dancer after a first class.
Fall term is underway. New dancers can join any time. Your first class is free. Call ahead to schedule it: (803) 990-2345.
Ages 3 to 6
Pre-Ballet
A first step into ballet. Music, movement, and coordination.
Times & Tuition
When
- Monday 4:00 to 4:30 PM
- Tuesday 4:00 to 4:30 PM
- Saturday 9:00 to 9:30 AM
Tuition
| 1 day a week | $75 a month |
| 2 days a week | $110 a month |
Ages 6 to 10
Young Dancers
Where real ballet training begins. No experience needed.
Times & Tuition
When
- Wednesday 4:00 to 4:45 PM
- Thursday 6:00 to 6:45 PM
- Saturday 9:45 to 10:45 AM
Tuition
| 1 day a week | $100 a month |
| 2 days a week | $135 a month |
Ages 10 and up
Pre-Professional
Serious classical training for dancers ready to commit. Small, focused classes.
Times & Tuition
When
- Technique: Monday 4:45 to 6:00 PM
- Technique: Tuesday 5:15 to 6:30 PM
- Technique: Thursday 4:30 to 5:45 PM
- Technique: Friday 4:15 to 5:30 PM
- Technique: Saturday 12:15 to 1:30 PM
- Pointe and Rehearsal: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:45 to 8:00 PM
- Pointe and Rehearsal: Saturday 1:45 to 3:00 PM
- Contemporary Jazz: Wednesday 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Tuition
| 4 days a week (ballet only) | $375 a month |
| 6 days a week (full track) | $475 a month |
| Contemporary Jazz only (ages 10+, sign up ahead) | $100 a month |
Ages 8 and up
Musical Theater
Jazz, tap, and Fosse with Joy Alexander. On its own or alongside ballet.
Times & Tuition
When
- Friday 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Tuition
| 1 day a week | $100 a month |
Ages 8 and up
Boys and Men’s Class
Strength, jumps, and technique, built for male dancers.
Times & Tuition
When
- Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuition
| 1 day a week | $80 a month |
| Drop-in | Free |
Ages 15+, all levels
Adult Ballet
Beginner to experienced, with Dr. Jennifer Amrol. Adults can perform in CCB productions too.
Times & Tuition
When
- Beginning: Monday 6:30 to 8:00 PM
- Intermediate: Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 PM
- Open Ballet: Sunday 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Tuition
| Single class | $20 |
| 5-class pack | $75 |
| Monthly unlimited | $120 |
Fees & Discounts
- Annual registration fee: $45 ($60 for Pre-Professional)
- Costume fee: $50
- No registration or costume fee for adult classes
- 10% sibling discount for families with more than one student
- 5% off when tuition is paid in full for the year
- Tuition is paid monthly through your Class Manager account
Before You Register
Ask Us, or Come Meet Us
Not sure which class is right? Send us your question, or ask for a one-on-one meeting at the studio with one of our teachers to see what we offer and what training here would look like for your dancer. When you are ready, tap Register Now on your class. You are registered once you sign up on Class Manager.
Support the Ballet
Keep Ballet Moving in Columbia
A performance begins long before the curtain rises. Your support helps CCB pay professional artists, prepare ambitious productions, purchase pointe shoes, and keep classical ballet rooted here in the Midlands.
“I had to leave Columbia to pursue this dream. Now you don’t have to.”
Joseph Phillips